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Rep. Mike Levin Visits Wetland Restoration Project

By Jimmy Christianson, AGC of America VP of Government Relations and

Dustin Steiner, Vice President Government & Industry Relations

On Aug. 28, AGC member Marathon Construction hosted Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project. AGC San Diego Board Member Mike Furby and his team, in association with AGC of America and AGC San Diego, focused on the need for increased infrastructure funding for projects such as this. 

The project now topping $101 million ($58 million federal, $43 million Transnet), is part of a larger $6 billion, 40-year project, which includes a set of transportation, environmental and coastal access projects undertaken by Caltrans and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). The restoration encompasses approximately 154 acres of land east of Interstate 5 and adjacent to the San Dieguito River that will establish coastal salt marsh wetlands, associated habitats, and increased public access in the lagoon. The project is also serving as mitigation for the City of San Diego’s El Camino Real Bridge Replacement Project.

In addition to a project tour, we also discussed permit reform. This particular project was delayed because of the extensive environmental review process. As you well know, in California, we have the California Environmental Quality Act, but because this project uses federal funding, it also underwent review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which is also a lengthy process.

AGC urged Rep. Levin to join fellow California Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) and become a co-sponsor of the Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act (H.R. 4908). This bill would essentially allow states with more rigorous state environmental review laws, like CEQA, to satisfy NEPA. If H.R. 4908 were to become law, it would allow future projects such as this to go through CEQA, without the extra burden of NEPA. 

AGC and Marathon Construction are grateful for the Congressman’s support of infrastructure funding and look forward to his continued investment in San Diego.

AGC offers September 6 Briefing and other Resources on new Davis-Bacon Regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a massive final rule updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations. The expected effective date is October 23, 2023.

AGC of America was successful in paring down some of the more controversial proposals in the 700-plus page rule. Nevertheless, the association’s preliminary analysis shows that more work will be covered under Davis Bacon than previously covered and that DOL missed a critical opportunity to improve the wage determination process.

To help members prepare for the changes, AGC has partnered with DOL officials to provide a special virtual briefing about the impact of the regulatory changes on September 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. (11:00 a.m. PDT). During the briefing, Jessica Looman, Principal Deputy Administrator of the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division, will provide an overview of the rule and answer questions from AGC members. AGC experts will also provide an analysis of the rule. The briefing is free, but advanced registration is required.

AGC has also released the following resources to assist members:

• A one-page document providing the topline takeaways of the final rule here; and
• A seven-page document summarizing in more detail key provisions of the final rule here.

C&C Mentor Protégé Program

AGC San Diego is pleased to help sponsor the C&C Mentor Protégé Program, whose purpose is to assist small business growth and development in the region.

The program utilizes voluntary partnerships with larger firms and public agencies.

They are hosting a mentor recruitment breakfast on Thursday, September 14 at the Port of San Diego from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m..

The address is 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, 92101.

Click on the link below to find out more:

C&C Program (candcmentorprotege.com)

MORE INFORMATION

2023 AGC Public Agency Showcase - Mixer & Dinner Featuring EGCA Foundation Honoree and Scholarship Awards

Join us on September 14, 2023, for the AGC Public Agency Showcase Mixer & Dinner – come learn as San Diego’s leading agencies preview upcoming projects!

The event includes the EGCA Foundation Honoree and Scholarship Awards celebrating local student scholarship winners and honoring Don Daley III as this year’s EGCA Foundation Honoree. 

DATE: Thursday, September 14, 2023

TIME: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

LOCATION: San Diego Yacht Club

COST: $75 AGC Members / Non-Members

Buy raffle tickets for the EGCA Scholarship Foundation – Temecula Wine Adventure Raffle – featuring a $1,000 gift card to South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. Buy your tickets when you checkout online or click here for a Raffle Ticket Form. 

Sponsorships available for AGC Member companies – click here for information.

Bill Haithcock to be Honored as the 2023 "Good Scout of the Year

The 16^th Annual Boy Scouts Construction and Building Industry LUNCH-O-REE is Thursday, October 5, 2023

Bill Haithcock, President of Casper Company and AGC San Diego Chapter 2020 Past President, has been named the 2023 "Good Scout of the Year" by the San Diego Imperial Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

A luncheon honoring Bill will be held on Thursday, October 5, beginning at 11:30 A.M. at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego.

BROCHURE

AGC’s “Meet Your General Contractor” Cornhole Tournament & Mixer – September 21

From the AGC 2023 Specialty Contractors Council

There’s still time to get in on the Meet Your General Contractor” Cornhole Tournament & Mixer and help support students in the SDSU Construction Engineering and Management Program.

We currently have 20 General Contractor teams and 20 Subcontract/Affiliate teams signed up. Click here for the list of teams!

GC’s who sign up for the tournament will be given an additional two spots to the mixer and a table to showcase their upcoming projects. GC’s, this is your opportunity to talk with subcontractors and affiliates in attendance and let them know what’s on your bid board. Bring your estimating team, your pre-construction team, and your safety team to meet AGC members.

Members can also sign up to attend the mixer only to watch the tournament and mix and mingle with friends in the industry.

The mixer includes grilled tri-tip and chicken with all the fixings, hosted bars, and an ice cream truck.

Join us on September 21 at the AGC Lakeside Training Facility along with SDSU faculty, and past scholarship winners and graduates.

• Cornhole Tournament teams are required to arrive at 3:30 p.m.
• The tournament and mixer will begin at 4:00 p.m.

Click here to register.

Thank you Cement Cutting for enlisting as one of our title sponsors to help support this fundraising event!

We also thank our Ice Cream Sponsors:

Benchmark Landscape

D.A. Whitacre

San Diego-Imperial Council Boy Scouts of America

Scholefield Construction Law

TRL Systems

Our Food Sponsors:

Acme Safety & Supply Corp.

California Sheet Metal Works

Richardson Steel

Rowan Electric

Sherwood Mechanical

Our Raffle Prize Sponsors:

D.A. Whitacre Construction

HiTech Painting

Click here for the sponsor form with more opportunities to help support this event and SDSU. Bar Sponsors are needed!

Contact Rae Krushensky at [email protected] with any questions

Announcing Coastal Cleanup Day

The AGC Build & Serve Committee is asking for AGC member volunteers for San Diego’s Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, September 23 - 9 AM – 12 PM, which is a part of the International Coastal Cleanup facilitated by the Ocean Conservancy and organized statewide by the California Coastal Commission.

WHY VOLUNTEER? 

By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish by weight in the world’s oceans if we don’t defend our waterways from litter, and BECAUSE we LOVE where we live!

We have selected De Anza Cove Park on Mission Bay, located at 3000 N. Mission Bay Drive. We will meet north of the bathrooms in the grassy field next to the gazebo and playground. Wear comfortable clothes, a hat, close-toe shoes, and sunscreen.

AGC will set up a red tent to locate our group for the meet-and-greet area.

Bring your own work or disposable gloves, plastic garbage bags or buckets, and trash grabbers, if any.

We hope you can join us. Click REGISTER link here or register on the flyer.

They need everyone to fill out a waiver form and bring the day of the event. 

Senior Smoke Alarm Installation Project

AGC's Build & Serve Charitable Alliance is partnering, again, with the Burn Institute to install smoke detectors at a senior mobile home park in El Cajon on Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

10 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.

Please contact Marcy Knopman if interested.

Membership Updates - Due September 15

All member companies received a notice regarding updating their member listings for the 2024 AGC San Diego Membership Directory. The primary contact has been designated to update the listing. The deadline for submitting your updated listing is Friday, September 15. If you have received a notice and have not updated your listing yet, please click here or email Marcy Knopman to "keep as is."

Advertising Opportunities

If you are considering placing an ad in the 2024 AGC San Diego Membership Directory, please contact our publisher, Naylor Association Solutions.

Click the Media Guide link for information on ad size options and rates.

Naylor Contact: Beth Palmer: Account Executive | Naylor Association Solutions -

Direct: (352) 333-3404 | Toll-Free: (800) 369-6220, ext. 3404

[email protected]

The Directory is a FREE member benefit provided to all members as a valuable resource guide! Thank you for taking the time to update your company listing.

It’s time again to recognize the contractors who build San Diego’s most impressive construction projects, ranging across building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and sustainable project divisions. 

AGC’s 2023 Build San Diego Awards luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at the Marriott Marquis & Marina. Over 300 guests are expected, including key public officials and owners.

We are proud to acknowledge our returning “Title Sponsors”

whose support is vital to the success of this program:  

The projects are judged in eight categories, and each project represents the hard work of General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractor firms. 

Award categories:

Building Construction – Public Work 

Building Construction – Private Work 

Heavy/Highway Construction 

Underground/Utility Construction 

Unique Small Project – Public Work

Unique Small Project – Private Work

Unique Special Project

Best Sustainable Project

This event gives AGC an opportunity to showcase the industry, and to feature the amazing construction projects that our members complete. Public and private owners, elected officials, and the media recognize the importance of receiving one of these prestigious awards.

AGC members are encouraged to attend and support this awards ceremony, which reflects the industry’s pride in building San Diego.

AGC MEMBERS

Early-Bird Registration Ends September 29!

REGISTER

Sept. 14 - Public Agency Showcase Mixer & Dinner @ San Diego Yacht Club

Sept. 21 - Meet Your GC Cornhole Tournament - Registration Now Open

Sept. 23 - Coastal Cleanup Day hosted by the Build & Serve Committee

Oct. 2 - 31 - Electronics Drive hosted by the Build & Serve Committee

Oct. 9 - Fall Golf @ CCRB - SPONSORS NEEDED!

Oct. 19 - CLC Car Show & Mixer @ AGC Headquarters Lakeside

Nov. 14 - Build San Diego Awards Luncheon

Dec. 2 - Holiday Dinner Dance @ Hilton Torrey Pines

Dec. 14 - Annual Meeting

2024

Feb. 1 - 2, 2024 - Winter Conference - Four Seasons - Jackson, Wyoming

SEPTEMBER MEETINGS

Sept. 6 - 7:00 AM - Safety Committee - Lakeside

Sept. 7 - 11:30 AM – HR Practices Committee - Lakeside

Sept. 8 - 7:30 AM – Caltrans/SANDAG - Virtual

Sept. 12 - NOON – Affiliate Council - Lakeside

Sept. 13 - 11:45 AM – Port of San Diego - TBD

Sept. 19. - 11:30 AM – Specialty Contractors Council - Lakeside

Sept. 20. - 7:30 AM - Build & Serve Charitable Alliance - Virtual

Sept. 20. - 11:30 AM - Workforce Development Committee - Lakeside

Sept. 20. - 12:45 PM – Water Authority - Virtual

About Monday Morning Quarterback

AGC San Diego Chapter's Monday Morning Quarterback is a "hot off the press" and to the point Monday morning briefing on the important issues facing San Diego's construction industry. It is prepared by AGC Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Sprecco, and Vice President Government & Industry Relations, Dustin Steiner.

Please contact Eddie Sprecco or Dustin Steiner with your comments, or with information that should be conveyed to the industry through this service. Well over 3,000 individuals employed by AGC member firms are part of this system.

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